Finally it's Sat...could sleep in longer cos no need to go school..managed to talk to Yifen and met up at Cherie Hearts Playhouse to share about our week and learn more. Thanks Zheng lao shi!
Glad to have more work planning "inspirations" for the upcoming week...getting busy so need to get myself organized or else stress level will be going higher and higher. Good time management is so essential for trainees! (Just like for any other busy studying, working people...yadda yadda)
Hopefully can squeeze in time for gym sessions between my lesson planning and report writing...wistful thinking? nah...proper planning should take care of that...it's how we prioritise isn't it? i miss going for cali classes but need to focus on other more impt events lately...willpower for keeping fit kinda low recently need to get back to exercising state!
Self-reminder to start the upcoming week positive and be hardworking like the rest of my friends! Must plan lessons properly and hope all goes well...keeping fingers crossed, toes crossed...
P.S. Sorry Jo for just dropping by briefly at venezia kovan today cos need to get back home for dinner and u're busy with customers...meet up next time when both of us are available yah? Go Little India or the kovan "sanrio" shop Take care! =P
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Friday, February 25, 2005
Little kids
Very successful attempt in completing quite a few of my lesson plans for both Primary 3 and Primary 5. A total of 9 done (in brief and handwritten cos no pc available) so just need to come up with the objectives of the lesson and get the rest of the information all typed out so can be ready for printing.
The Primary 3 boy （明凯）that caught my attention even on the first day of my observation was trying to be cheeky again today...
他的习字有很多改正没做，但是他没有跟林老师讲。他尝试用课本把被折起的几面遮起来，但还是被我发现了。我问他为什么没有跟林老师说，他解释要等写完习字才讲。我说不要，现在就跟老师说，他才乖乖地举手，向老师坦白。
昨天，他们这一班尝试造句-“突然”一词。
有一位同学说：“我爸爸买Ｔｏｔｏ，突然发财。”
另一位同学说：“突然失去家人是很可怜的。”明凯听了，摇摇头并且发出“ｔｓｋ ｔｓｋ ｔｓｋ”的声音。真是可爱极了。休息时间要到时，他还悄悄地对我说他要去踢足球。我警告他不要玩得脏兮兮地，他只是对着我眯眼笑。有一次，我取笑他说如果他每一次都玩的那么脏，他最好改名为“小脏”。他拼命摇头说不好。
Was on a bus to Orchard to meet Jo this afternoon when a baby girl who was seated in front of me actually said hi and was smiling at me throughout the journey. When i was about to alight, I waved bye to her and she said bye and gave me a very wet french kiss *muacks*
The Primary 3 boy （明凯）that caught my attention even on the first day of my observation was trying to be cheeky again today...
他的习字有很多改正没做，但是他没有跟林老师讲。他尝试用课本把被折起的几面遮起来，但还是被我发现了。我问他为什么没有跟林老师说，他解释要等写完习字才讲。我说不要，现在就跟老师说，他才乖乖地举手，向老师坦白。
昨天，他们这一班尝试造句-“突然”一词。
有一位同学说：“我爸爸买Ｔｏｔｏ，突然发财。”
另一位同学说：“突然失去家人是很可怜的。”明凯听了，摇摇头并且发出“ｔｓｋ ｔｓｋ ｔｓｋ”的声音。真是可爱极了。休息时间要到时，他还悄悄地对我说他要去踢足球。我警告他不要玩得脏兮兮地，他只是对着我眯眼笑。有一次，我取笑他说如果他每一次都玩的那么脏，他最好改名为“小脏”。他拼命摇头说不好。
Was on a bus to Orchard to meet Jo this afternoon when a baby girl who was seated in front of me actually said hi and was smiling at me throughout the journey. When i was about to alight, I waved bye to her and she said bye and gave me a very wet french kiss *muacks*
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Sniffles and drowsy monster
Had a terrible day sneezing almost non-stop yesterday but luckily I don't have to observe any lessons on Mondays so no worries of passing my viruses to the students. Couldn't leave the school early too cos the principal wanted to meet us and talk after school. Reached home by 1:50pm and managed to get better after taking Panadol cold tablets...
Tuesday morning is also relatively free for me...i have lessons only by 10:25am. I was in the staff lounge and the drowsy monster came alooking for me...i went to the couch and before i knew it, i was drifting in and out of a slumber...just had to get my butt outta there and do some email checking and typing to prevent myself from sleeping straight through my lessons later...
Tuesday morning is also relatively free for me...i have lessons only by 10:25am. I was in the staff lounge and the drowsy monster came alooking for me...i went to the couch and before i knew it, i was drifting in and out of a slumber...just had to get my butt outta there and do some email checking and typing to prevent myself from sleeping straight through my lessons later...
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Dad's birthday
Today is my dad's birthday! Sis made a card for him while we shared the Amber bodywash from Bodyshop as a gift for him...will be going out for family dinner at Goodwood Park hotel this evening...yummy....
Gal power
Yesterday, i met Celina in Orchard and managed to find a pair of black sandals which i can wear for school...we window-shopped till abt 5pm then i headed to marche to wait for my jc pals...
In the end, only Jo and Peishi turned up and we simply had dinner, chatted and went to a few shops cos PS wanted to look at some tight skirts.
Had a fun time catching up with them...
In the end, only Jo and Peishi turned up and we simply had dinner, chatted and went to a few shops cos PS wanted to look at some tight skirts.
Had a fun time catching up with them...
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
HPS Day 3
It's a better day as compared to yesterday. The primary 3 class was better behaved and I only went for one lesson cos the other lesson, they'll be doing their work and there's not enough seats in the class so I stayed in the staff lounge to do my work.
The primary 5 class was much better than I expected cos I've heard stories that the students are quite naughty. I suppose I can managed them better than the primary 3 students.
There was contact time for the teachers today and they had Loh Hei to celebrate Lunar New Year. The teachers were nice, including us in their activities and they even invited us to attend a workshop on managing stress but we didn't attend it cos we felt out of place and was informed only today.
The primary 5 class was much better than I expected cos I've heard stories that the students are quite naughty. I suppose I can managed them better than the primary 3 students.
There was contact time for the teachers today and they had Loh Hei to celebrate Lunar New Year. The teachers were nice, including us in their activities and they even invited us to attend a workshop on managing stress but we didn't attend it cos we felt out of place and was informed only today.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
HPS Day 2---headache
Went to observe the primary 3 class that i will be taking over in 2 week's time and realised that im in for trouble...
The kids are so naughty!!! There's a total of 44 and almost every single one of them cannot stay still for the entire 3 chinese lessons. When we first entered the class, one of the boys threw a tantrum and started throwing his things around...apparently, one of his teachers scolded him and he was unhappy about it. My CT ignored him and carried on with the lesson. There was another boy who was very talkative...he will talk to anyone, anytime. There were another few who will fidget in their place and disturb their classmates seated near them...
There was a new student in the class and he also misbehaved...making my CT very angry and had to ask him to the front of the class so that she can reprimand him. There was a malay girl in the class but from my observation, she has no problems understanding chinese and can follow the lesson.
I think im beginning to have a headache as my CT warned me that this is the first time she has such a mischievous class and the boy who threw a tantrum has violent tendencies, the boy who kept talking talks non-stop and will try to interrupt ya lesson, there's another few who will play during your teaching. There's so many of them trying to disrupt the lesson, how to teach? How can I managed them well enough so that when my supervisor comes to observe and assess my teaching, they'll behave?
Headache...headache...
It's Total Defence day and the school conducted an exercise where the whole school had to evacuate to Hougang Secondary in the morning and the whole canteen was closed. Each student was given a bottled of newater and also a small packet of biscuits as they won't be able to get food in school. The morning session was quite cooperative and they managed to assemble in the field quite quickly. Pretty impressed.
The kids are so naughty!!! There's a total of 44 and almost every single one of them cannot stay still for the entire 3 chinese lessons. When we first entered the class, one of the boys threw a tantrum and started throwing his things around...apparently, one of his teachers scolded him and he was unhappy about it. My CT ignored him and carried on with the lesson. There was another boy who was very talkative...he will talk to anyone, anytime. There were another few who will fidget in their place and disturb their classmates seated near them...
There was a new student in the class and he also misbehaved...making my CT very angry and had to ask him to the front of the class so that she can reprimand him. There was a malay girl in the class but from my observation, she has no problems understanding chinese and can follow the lesson.
I think im beginning to have a headache as my CT warned me that this is the first time she has such a mischievous class and the boy who threw a tantrum has violent tendencies, the boy who kept talking talks non-stop and will try to interrupt ya lesson, there's another few who will play during your teaching. There's so many of them trying to disrupt the lesson, how to teach? How can I managed them well enough so that when my supervisor comes to observe and assess my teaching, they'll behave?
Headache...headache...
It's Total Defence day and the school conducted an exercise where the whole school had to evacuate to Hougang Secondary in the morning and the whole canteen was closed. Each student was given a bottled of newater and also a small packet of biscuits as they won't be able to get food in school. The morning session was quite cooperative and they managed to assemble in the field quite quickly. Pretty impressed.
Monday, February 14, 2005
HPS Day 1
It was my first day at Hougang Primary school for my school attachment, otherwise known as practicum 1. During the morning assembly, one of the teacher actually introduced us to the whole school so he asked each one of us to say a few words..and I was the first to be called! I simply greeted the school and introduced myself as Miss Lai and that I will be teaching chinese. Don't know what else to say...quite nervous...Since it was a monday, there's no chinese lessons for the whole day as the school has set aside every monday for mother tongue remedial lessons.
The coordinating teacher-in-charge tried to coax me in choosing the 'floating' system instead of staying in the morning session. However, I stood firm and chose the morning session cos it's ridiculous to be in school from morning session to afternoon session just to make it easier to meet my cooperating teachers (luckily i was awake enough and not make the wrong choice).
I managed to meet one of my cooperating teachers and borrowed the primary 5 textbook from her so that i can start lesson planning. The other cooperating teacher wasn't really in a good mood today...I saw her with 2 other teachers and I think she was crying alittle when talking to them so I decided not to bother her today.
The principal was very friendly and he approached us in the staff lounge to welcome us and check to see if everything is fine. We left the school by 1:10pm.
The coordinating teacher-in-charge tried to coax me in choosing the 'floating' system instead of staying in the morning session. However, I stood firm and chose the morning session cos it's ridiculous to be in school from morning session to afternoon session just to make it easier to meet my cooperating teachers (luckily i was awake enough and not make the wrong choice).
I managed to meet one of my cooperating teachers and borrowed the primary 5 textbook from her so that i can start lesson planning. The other cooperating teacher wasn't really in a good mood today...I saw her with 2 other teachers and I think she was crying alittle when talking to them so I decided not to bother her today.
The principal was very friendly and he approached us in the staff lounge to welcome us and check to see if everything is fine. We left the school by 1:10pm.
Love means to...
- Embrace the differences and take it as an important part of growing.
We're often disgruntled when we see the 'differences' in our partners and become picky, irritated and critical.
- Know yourself and be real, confident, personally happy and contented
Lovers want to be loved and desired for who they are, not because you need the other to complete your unfinished development
- Give a gift to yourself and your partner
Find out what your partner desires and five it as a gift. Treat yourself likewise.
- Invest in your love relationship to earn daily interest.
It is easy to take our partner for franted when we have formed the relationship. Don't wait for things to turn sour.
- Love can be supported.
Successful couple relationships often benefit from support extended by family and circle of friends.
No one says being in love is easy. This is the reality of love.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Unappreciated
Really dislike the feeling when you are unappreciated by someone...
Recently, I encountered a few instances where what I've planned or something which I've done for some people were unappreciated and ended up making me frustrated...
Why do I go out of my way to think of what to prepare and do to make someone's day to get an unappreciative, dismissive treatment at the end of the day? Do you think I have alot of time and energy to spare? I simply wanted to make someone happy but ended up making myself unhappy due to their response or rather lack of...
Is this an indication that I should stop being so foolish and stop being Miss Nice?
Recently, I encountered a few instances where what I've planned or something which I've done for some people were unappreciated and ended up making me frustrated...
Why do I go out of my way to think of what to prepare and do to make someone's day to get an unappreciative, dismissive treatment at the end of the day? Do you think I have alot of time and energy to spare? I simply wanted to make someone happy but ended up making myself unhappy due to their response or rather lack of...
Is this an indication that I should stop being so foolish and stop being Miss Nice?
Friday, February 11, 2005
Fave ice-cream
Tried the Venezia gelato hazelnut flavor today...simply heavenly!
It's really tasty and the best thing is that it does not have other "unhealthy traits" of ice-creams cos it is almost fat-free and the richness of the gelato will melt in your mouth!
(To Jo: do intro the nicer flavors yah? thanks!)
It's really tasty and the best thing is that it does not have other "unhealthy traits" of ice-creams cos it is almost fat-free and the richness of the gelato will melt in your mouth!
(To Jo: do intro the nicer flavors yah? thanks!)
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Lunar New Year
It's been awhile since I ate a hearty meal and last night's reunion dinner was one of the best I've eaten for a long while...
My parents prepared most of the food and we helped out as much as we could...it was a cosy steamboat and BBQ dinner but it's been quite some time since I ate with my family and had a good meal. Hence, was very contented and glad.
I was doing some last minute packing of my stuff in the room for the whole day so started having a little sinus problem. Although the sneezing was terrible and I felt a little ill, but being able to spend some time with my family and also to do my own things instead of facing the pc and doing work was really quite a refreshing change. I did not touch my laptop, not even to check my emails for a whole day...which is quite a record considering the amt of work that ive been doing online and things that demands my attention.
First day of this rooster lunar year is as usual, with the visitations in the morning and being back home for the afternoon. However, due to the recent hectic schedule, I'm really grateful to have this chance to slow things down a little and spend these few days to recharge and get ready for my school attachment.
To those who are reading these, have a great Chinese New Year, take care and may you be successful in things that you have set out to do!
My parents prepared most of the food and we helped out as much as we could...it was a cosy steamboat and BBQ dinner but it's been quite some time since I ate with my family and had a good meal. Hence, was very contented and glad.
I was doing some last minute packing of my stuff in the room for the whole day so started having a little sinus problem. Although the sneezing was terrible and I felt a little ill, but being able to spend some time with my family and also to do my own things instead of facing the pc and doing work was really quite a refreshing change. I did not touch my laptop, not even to check my emails for a whole day...which is quite a record considering the amt of work that ive been doing online and things that demands my attention.
First day of this rooster lunar year is as usual, with the visitations in the morning and being back home for the afternoon. However, due to the recent hectic schedule, I'm really grateful to have this chance to slow things down a little and spend these few days to recharge and get ready for my school attachment.
To those who are reading these, have a great Chinese New Year, take care and may you be successful in things that you have set out to do!
Saturday, February 05, 2005
the little things in life...
Just a simple sms from a friend...
Just a phone call to catch up with ya pal...
Just enjoying home-cooked food after some late nights at work...
Just a friend who is willing to listen to your troubles and share ya joy...
Just an email or ecard to find out how ya overseas chum is doing...
Just a warm gesture by strangers who give up their seat when you look ill and make way when you're in a rush...
Or even a smile from an adorable baby in the train.
Such little things in life should not be taken for granted in our society and more importantly do show that you appreciate what others have done for you...
It may be as simple as saying "thank you" or "I'd appreciate that" but do not become too caught up in the rat race and forget how to feel...
Just a phone call to catch up with ya pal...
Just enjoying home-cooked food after some late nights at work...
Just a friend who is willing to listen to your troubles and share ya joy...
Just an email or ecard to find out how ya overseas chum is doing...
Just a warm gesture by strangers who give up their seat when you look ill and make way when you're in a rush...
Or even a smile from an adorable baby in the train.
Such little things in life should not be taken for granted in our society and more importantly do show that you appreciate what others have done for you...
It may be as simple as saying "thank you" or "I'd appreciate that" but do not become too caught up in the rat race and forget how to feel...
Jalan prata
Ok, for my Malay friends out there do not read the blog title literally...it's actually my short form for Jalan Kayu's roti prata...hehe
Went for supper with Josh cos he did not get dinner before his lesson in TP and i need a break frm my work...
Had a good time catching up and eating, at least i don't have to face my work for awhile...and we went into an aquarium shop that's still open at 11+pm to look around...alot of nice little clownfish and blue tangs...even stonefish, puffer fish and corals were available...saw a show-off clownfish...maybe a performer in it's past life...haha..ok crappy...=)
Went for supper with Josh cos he did not get dinner before his lesson in TP and i need a break frm my work...
Had a good time catching up and eating, at least i don't have to face my work for awhile...and we went into an aquarium shop that's still open at 11+pm to look around...alot of nice little clownfish and blue tangs...even stonefish, puffer fish and corals were available...saw a show-off clownfish...maybe a performer in it's past life...haha..ok crappy...=)
Friday, February 04, 2005
Photobucket
My Photobucket's account is available to the public (at least those who read this blog entry) now. Access by http://photobucket.com/
Under 'Username', type 'Ger83';
Under 'Password', type 'Bubblegum';
Login.
Enjoy!
Under 'Username', type 'Ger83';
Under 'Password', type 'Bubblegum';
Login.
Enjoy!
Workaholic burnout syndrome
Been awhile since I've the time to enter a new post for my blog...after the last entry, work started to pile up and there were alot of discussions, meetings and also deadlines to attend to making me really mentally and physically exhausted.
For the past 2 weeks, my emotions have been on a rollercoaster ride that's never-ending...the stress from work and the high expectations I have of myself took its toll on my body. I had flu and sorethroat for a few days but could not afford to take a day off to rest properly cos there's just too much to do.
There were also presentations and assignments that were done in a group and I feel bad if I am not doing my part cos of my poor time management and balance with other matters. That's why there'll be certain times when I feel really guilty, especially when my groupmates are very understanding and try their best to not make me too stressed out...thanks all (you know who you are).
For the past 2 weeks, my emotions have been on a rollercoaster ride that's never-ending...the stress from work and the high expectations I have of myself took its toll on my body. I had flu and sorethroat for a few days but could not afford to take a day off to rest properly cos there's just too much to do.
There were also presentations and assignments that were done in a group and I feel bad if I am not doing my part cos of my poor time management and balance with other matters. That's why there'll be certain times when I feel really guilty, especially when my groupmates are very understanding and try their best to not make me too stressed out...thanks all (you know who you are).
Things I've learnt for the past 2 weeks
- Supportive and understanding friends are very important during stress periods in our lives
- Taking care of our mental and physical health is very crucial to perform well in whatever we are doing
- Time management and knowing how to prioritise is how others organize their hectic lifestyle
- One can be down but not out!
- No matter how busy one is, must take time to reflect and review what you have been doing...are you on the right track? Are you spending too much time on something that is not as impt or urgent?
- Don't be afraid to express your feelings...easier for females I suppose
- Positive attitude and passion for what you are doing will inspire you to do your best despite the circumstances
- Knowing when it's time to stop work and get a little rest or play is crucial for one to stay sane and find meaning in life when the modern lifestyle is so fast-paced
- Multi-tasking ability is necessary in this new era
Perhaps you don't agree to the above, no worries, everyone has the right to speak their mind...just post your comments...take care all!
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